south tahoe high school
South Lake Tahoe Music Students Present a Veterans Day Musical Tribute
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 9:27pmEvent Date:
November 7, 2013 - 7:00pm
Celebrate and honor our veterans as the LTUSD Performing Arts Department presents A Veterans Day Musical Tribute on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The music will be performed by the South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs. The concert will be held in the Multi-purpose Room at South Tahoe Middle School and is FREE!
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert starts at 7PM.
South Tahoe High Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Schedules
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/15/2013 - 11:03pm
The soccer season is in full swing for the South Tahoe High School boys and girls teams. Here is the full season schedule for the varsity teams.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Enrollment Up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2013 - 7:14pm
For the first time since 1996, enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District appears to be on an upward trend. There are 102 new students in the district so far this school year, bringing the total number of students currently enrolled to 3,832.
This figure is still far below the number of students attending local school in the 1996-1997 school year when there were 5,978 in grades K to 12.
The breakdown of students at the district's 6 schools:
Bijou Community School – 572
Sierra House Elementary School 493
Double Neck Guitar Phenom Plays Benefit Concert at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 5:29pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2013 - 6:00pm
Double neck guitar phenomenon Ian Ethan Case will play a fundraising concert for STHS music on September 12th at the South Tahoe High Theater. Show time is 6 pm. Come and see this extraordinary and creative artist as he visits the West Coast for the first time in years. He's taking a day off of his tour to help out the school's music program. The show is $10 and tickets are available at the door.
Second Annual 4th of July Parade and Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 9:31pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2013 (All day) The Second Annual Fourth of July Parade and Event is sponsored this year by the American Legion Post #795 in South Lake Tahoe. The parade will stage in the parking lot of Big 5 at the Y, and begin traveling East at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The parade will conclude at the American Legion Post #795 by 11:00 am.
Marijuana sales at South Lake Tahoe schools leads to arrest of couple
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 4:02pm
South Lake Tahoe police have arrested couple who faces charges of selling marijuana at South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School.
William Anderson, 30, and his fiancé Makayla Hoehn, 25, were arrested Monday and are accused of furnishing marijuana to South Tahoe High School and South Tahoe Middle School students, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams. Both admitted to the crimes.
South Tahoe High School, TADA present Annual Pops Concerts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2013 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts and Design Academy at South Tahoe High will present its annual Pops Concerts on Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the TADA Theatre located at South Tahoe High School. Tickets are $5 each. Refreshments will be available.
Lahontan water board OKs long-term South Lake Tahoe tree project to reduce fire danger
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 2:25pmFire fuel reduction plans and forest thinning projects amounting to about 10,000 acres around South Lake Tahoe have been approved by the Lahontan Regional Water Board. Plans will get underway this summer with efforts lasting anywhere between eight to 10 years, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The large-scale project has been in the works since the 2007 Angora fire where 254 homes burned.
The following is a joint news release from the U.S. Forest Service and the Lahontan Board.
Liberty Utilities offers high school, college scholarships
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 2:58pmLiberty Utilities is pleased to announce the establishment of annual academic scholarships for eligible high school and college students within its Lake Tahoe service territory.
The seven schools participating in the new scholarship program are South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School (students residing in Alpine County only), Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.
STHS softball field almost ready
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 9:22pm
To the spectator’s eye, the South Tahoe High School softball field looks ready to play on. But it’s also less than ideal from a spectator’s point-of-view.
South Tahoe claims quarterfinals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Round 1 of the playoffs went to the Vikings. A strong fourth-quarter led the Vikings to a 66-54 quarterfinal win over Fallon at South Tahoe High School, Tuesday. The Gr...
Defense leads South Tahoe boys to win
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:28pmDefense has always been the Vikings' strong point, but Tuesday they took it to another level.South Tahoe seemed to anticipate Truckee's every move in a 73-42 win at South Tahoe High School. The win...
South Tahoe hosts Truckee on Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:51pmSupport the South Tahoe boys and girls basketball teams Tuesday night as they host the Truckee Wolverines at the South Tahoe High School blue gym. Girls play at 6 p.m. and boys at 7:30 pm. This a c...
Nordic teams charge North Shore races
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 6:00amA blanket of nice, new sugary snow covered the racecourse for the South Tahoe High School and Middle School Nordic ski teams as they returned to action on Friday, Jan. 11.It was the first race s...
Letter to the editor: A sign of the times
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 6:00amI opened my paper Wednesday morning and read two articles on the state of our local education. The first article that caught my eye featured the optimistic news that our South Tahoe High School lib...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for contributing to our library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 6:00amThe students and staff of South Tahoe High School would like to thank the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe for awarding a grant to our library. This grant will be used to fund our annual subscriptio...
Education Roundup: Grant to help library selection grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 6:00amReading is a religion for South Tahoe High School junior Kora Link. So it was only natural that she thank the South Tahoe Rotary Club for helping fund the school's library in person. The rotary ...
STHS English department years ahead of Common Core State Standards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 6:00amSaying goodbye to "Macbeth" was hard for South Tahoe High School's English Department Chairwoman Bridey Heidel, but it's a choice that she thinks ultimately paid off. South Tahoe High School starte...
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 2:28am
Event Date:
December 14, 2012 - 7:00pm
The ultimate Christmastime crowd-pleaser show is taking place at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy Dec. 14-15 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. It’s the holiday favorite musical production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas performed by the students of South Tahoe High School’s Performing Arts Department.
'Stars Night Out' dinner Dec. 14 to support the arts at South Tahoe High
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 2:25amEvent Date:
December 14, 2012 - 5:00pm
The South Tahoe High School Performing Arts Booster Association will host its 2nd annual special fundraising event ‘Stars Night Out’ on Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. The fundraiser dinner is $30 per person and will take place at South Tahoe High School.
Participants can purchase their discounted ‘White Christmas’ show ticket for $10 at the theatre where they will be seated in a special section (show ticket not included with dinner fundraiser). Catering by the STHS Culinary Arts and entertainment by the STHS music department.
'White Christmas' guaranteed at South Tahoe High School Viking Theatre
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 5:59amEvent Date:
December 7, 2012 - 7:00pm
The ultimate Christmastime crowd-pleaser show is taking place at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy this December 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7pm and December 9 and 16 at 2pm. It’s the holiday favorite musical production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas performed by the students of South Tahoe High School’s Performing Arts Department.
American Century delivers $64,500 to Lake Tahoe South nonprofit organizations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:53pm
The 2012 American Century Championship continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $64,500 to 23 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
STHS seniors speak out about AVID system
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe High School senior Amber Chivington would often ditch school her freshman year. Her counselor told her she was a good student, but she needed to get on the right track. So she joined...
South Lake Tahoe Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees Chooses New Station Leader
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 7:20pmEl Dorado Co. Sheriff's Department in South Lake Tahoe sponsors and supports activities of Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees. In a recent election held during the S.T.A.R. Station Meeting at South Lake Tahoe's Senior Center,
retiring 3 year term Station Leader Dick Young was replaced by Richard Thomson of Thomson's Insurance. Assisting Thomson are past Station Leaders Dick Young and George Schultz.
Other members, each holding specific job titles include Barbara Aragon, Jan and Ernie Claudio, Susan Kidwell, Mary Magana, Bill Sluka, Kay Taylor and Joan Young.
The spirit of athleticism
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 6:00amIt turns out that a winning football season is more fun for everyone, not just the players. The South Tahoe High School football team wrapped up its best season in almost a decade Friday night, ...
LTCC helps students set sights high
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amHigh school students will gather in Tori Kuwahara's room in South Tahoe High School four days per week during lunch and after school to learn about getting into college and the skills they'll need to take them there.
The sessions are part of the Lake Tahoe Community College's newest TRiO grant, Upward Bound.
Home games to be held at local high schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe High School home games: Football vs. Truckee, Friday at 7 p.m. Soccer vs. Truckee, Thursday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Sparks, Thursday at 6 p.m. Whittell High School home game...
Vikings gear up for Spring Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 6:00amFour down, two to go. Well, actually it's just one from the Vikings' frame of mind.The one-at-a-time mentality may sound cliche, but it's a winning formula for the South Tahoe High School football ...
Growing up green
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe High School Spanish teacher Maria Luqun surveyed the group of high school students before her on Tuesday as she went over the logistical details of an upcoming Generation Green field...
Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for working with student athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amThis is a thank you to the amazing staff at Tahoe Fracture and all the work they have done with the local athletes from South Tahoe High School, in particular, Angie, Colleen, Becca, and Dr. Bannar...
Program mixes academics with real-world training
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 6:00amSurrounded by three other South Tahoe High School students, junior Brayan Latero focused on cutting a car brake while juniors Becca Wesson and Donovan Robins leaned over the engine compartment o...
Viking tennis makes state
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 6:00amA trip to state is now a guarantee for the Vikings boys and girls tennis teams.Both teams captured the win in regional play Thursday at South Tahoe High School, and will advance to regional fina...
Presidio Brass to kick off 26th season of Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:30pmTahoe Arts Project will kick off its 26th season with Presidio Brass Friday, Oct. 5, at the South Tahoe High School Theater.Presidio Brass is a brass chamber music ensemble from San Diego, Calif., ...
Viking soccer stays on top
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 1:08pmThe South Tahoe High School boys soccer team swept into the desert this weekend for a crossover tournament. The Vikings beat Fallon Greenwave 1-0, Dayton Dust Devils 8-1 and the Fernley Vaqueros 8-...
CTA president talks education and politics
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 1:36pmCalifornia Teachers Association President Dean Vogel addressed a group of teachers at the South Tahoe High School student union on Monday as part of his campaign to raise awareness of important ...
STHS Fall Welcome tonight
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 2:01pmAll South Tahoe High School parents are invited to Fall Term Welcome on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. This night gives parents an opportunity to meet the students' teachers, review course descriptio...
Mighty Mites and Tiny Mites
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:52pmThe Mighty Mites made it happen against Sparks at South Tahoe High School, defeating the Saints 13-6 Saturday. The team had standout performances from Jake Tarwater Jeremy Smiley, Derek Robbins, Re...
South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidates forum set for Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 4:26pmEvent Date:
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
On Oct. 10, from 6-8pm at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School, TahoeChamber is jointly presenting a Candidates Forum to provide the community a chance to get up-close and personal with all the candidates.
As a citizen and a business owner, it is important to educate yourself on local politics. There are five candidates on the November ballot vying for the two open seats. Hear from the candidates running for office what they believe they would bring to the position if elected.
OBITUARY: Sherwin Manalo
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 6:00amSherwin Manalo, 37, a former resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, passed away in a tragic car accident on September 3, 2012. He was the South Tahoe High School valedictorian for the Class o...
STHS seniors attend Junior Foresters Competiton in Russia
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 4:37pmSouth Tahoe High School seniors Emily Barnett and Tyler Myers will travel to Moscow next week to present their field research project at the 9th annual International Junior Foresters' Competitio...
Vikings drop game two in defensive battle
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 6:00amThe Viking's defense went to work Friday, holding Fernley High School to one touchdown, but without much offensive momentum South Tahoe High School fell 10-6 in a battle of defense. "We bent but we...
Viking soccer shows promise
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 6:00amThings heated up this Saturday in Reno when the South Tahoe High School boys junior varsity soccer team played a selection of upper division teams at the McQueen High School tournament. Freshman Je...
Tryouts big test for South Tahoe soccer hopefuls
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 6:00amThe playing field is wide open at the South Tahoe High School soccer tryouts.With the majority of both soccer team's seniors gone, the coaches are looking for younger players to step up and fill...
Coaches tackle concussion training
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:00amA new law requiring all California high school coaches complete concussion training was signed into effect by Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday. This means all South Tahoe High School coaches will undergo...
LTCC grant program focuses on creating college ready middle and high school students
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/18/2012 - 11:11amServices aimed at getting students ready for college are available for up to 500 South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School this school year through a Lake Tahoe Community College federally funded grant program.
The Department of Education grant that started in the tail end of last school year consists of $230,000 a year for five years to provide services to 500 low-income, first generation college-bound students at the middle and high schools.
Where to buy a Lake Tahoe home...Nevada or California?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 3:54pm
Just a few years ago home buyers were choosing the Nevada side over the California side when looking for a Lake Tahoe home to purchase. Taxes were lower and schools were better so Nevada was more attractive. But is that still the feeling? There's good news, and bad news, depending on which neighborhood/state you're set on owning a home in.
Shining Example of Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Popular South Tahoe High School program gets cut
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 6:41pmAn area school is boasting some of the highest graduation rates in California. Newly finalized counts show about 92.5 percent of South Tahoe High School's seniors are earning diplomas. Compare that to the state average of 76.3 percent. But district officials say one of the main reasons they're claiming success has just been cut from the California budget.
Sports Briefs: South Tahoe Shootout this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 8:27amThe South Tahoe Shootout will be held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fifty-five games are scheduled to be played at South Tahoe High School in the Blue and Gold Gyms. Teams from California and N...
Kudos & Kindness: Free sports physicals reach more than 250 local students
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 6:00amOn Wednesday, June 6, Barton Family Medicine and Tahoe Center for Orthopedics provided more than 250 free student sports physicals at South Tahoe High School for South Tahoe, Whittell and Pop Warne...
Alumni football game slated for August
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 2:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Players interested in participating for South Tahoe High school in an upcoming alumni football game between Douglas High School and South Tahoe are encouraged to attend a...
